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U.S. alleges wider Oath Keepers conspiracy, adds more charges in Jan. 6 Capitol riot - The Washington Post

U.S. alleges wider Oath Keepers conspiracy, adds more charges in Jan. 6 Capitol riot - The Washington Post

U.S. alleges wider Oath Keepers conspiracy, adds more charges in Jan. 6 Capitol riot - The Washington Post
Feb 19, 2021 2 mins, 32 secs

authorities on Friday alleged a broader conspiracy by Oath Keepers to attack the U.S.

One self-described leader in the group, which recruits among military and law enforcement, sent a Facebook message claiming at least 50 to 100 Oath Keepers planned to travel to D.C.

Kelly Meggs added a few days later that there would be “at least” 50 to 100 Oath Keepers in attendance, the indictment said, and posted on Christmas that he “was named State lead of Florida today.”.

Steele allegedly emailed Meggs and Florida Oath Keepers that week at her brother’s suggestion, to expedite her application to join the group to participate in the events on Jan.

and join[ed] forces” with members of Oath Keepers and people from other regions to invade the Capitol in military-style camouflage tactical gear and in a single-file “stack” formation.

Navy intelligence officer and FBI official, a “key figure” in the investigation who allegedly organized Watkins’s group of trained fighters, and was in contact with self-styled militia groups including the Proud Boys, Oath Keepers and Three Percenters.

Caldwell began coordinating with the Oath Keepers the week after the election, when he hosted members at his Virginia home for a Nov.

He responded after Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes — identified as Person One in charging documents — called on members to “stand tall in support of President Trump” on Jan.

The Proud Boys, Oath Keepers and Three Percenters have all denied their groups planned to breach the Capitol on Jan.

has called the indictment of the three “a deliberate attempt to find a scapegoat for activities on January 6.”.

He said Caldwell is “not a member of the Oath Keepers and never entered the Capitol that day.” Plofchan has also said that the charging document contained no factual assertion that Caldwell “coordinated any activity aimed at entering the Capitol, disrupting any procedure, or taking any action against any person.”.

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes said Caldwell is not a dues-paying member of Oath Keepers and that he does not hold any leadership position in the organization.

6 on behalf of Oath Keepers, and that he gave no direction or signals to members to storm the Capitol.

Founded in 2009, the Oath Keepers are an anti-government group that focuses on recruiting military, law enforcement and first responders, and some members are associated with self-styled militias.

Investigators looking for leaders among the insurrectionists have identified members of the Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys, a right-wing group with a history of violence, among those who allegedly appeared to organize and coordinate small groups.

Court papers indicate that one man who stormed the Capitol with the far-right Proud Boys is cooperating with law enforcement, while another is willing to admit responsibility.

Dominic Pezzola, who is charged with assaulting officers, stealing a riot shield, obstruction and related crimes, said he only became involved with the Proud Boys in November and already regrets his actions.

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